Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

ELFORD CRESCENT, PL7 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFORD CRESCENT, PL7 4BU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL7 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL7 4BU has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.

home £212,510 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Elford Crescent, 0.2km from Plympton St. Mary in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 4BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00076389 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4BU. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 214,250

6 sales · Mean £ 212,416

Terraced

£ 175,500

18 sales · Mean £ 166,466

Flat

£ 127,125

4 sales · Mean £ 126,812

Detached

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 255,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL7 4BU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Other theft3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Boringdon Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.1 km
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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.2 km
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Old Priory Junior Academy

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km
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Hele's School

Good1327 pupils1.5 km
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Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.8 km
  • The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Boringdon Hall0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Colebrook Inn0.8 km
  • Lord Louis0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bowlers Cafe0.7 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Colebrook Chippy0.8 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Plympton Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth7.3 km
  • Devonport9.2 km
  • Dockyard9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wallpark Close0.3 km
  • Wallpark Close0.3 km
  • Bell Close North0.3 km
  • Kay Close0.3 km
  • Kay Close0.3 km